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https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/historic-u-s--u-k-operation-targets-southeast-asias-scam-compounds-with-record-15-billion-bitcoin-seizurehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70jw436n0yohttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/bitcoin-doj-chen-zhi-pig-butchering-scam.html
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  • The DOJ seals $15 billion in Bitcoin tied to a Cambodian-led scam, marking the largest crypto forfeiture in U.S. history.
  • Prosecutors say Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Holding Group, oversaw a Cambodia-based network using forced labor that harmed victims worldwide.
  • The indictment charges Chen with wire fraud and money laundering, part of a multi-continental scheme described as a ‘pig butchering’ scam that laundered crypto for luxury purchases.

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Historic U.S.–U.K. Operation Targets Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds with Record $15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure | TRM Blog

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/historic-u-s--u-k-operation-targets-southeast-asias-scam-compounds-with-record-15-billion-bitcoin-seizureTrmlabs.com
Historic U.S.–U.K. Operation Targets Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds with Record $15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure | TRM Blog

Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70jw436n0yoBbc.co.uk
Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers

DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/bitcoin-doj-chen-zhi-pig-butchering-scam.htmlCnbc.com
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia

Billions in bitcoin seized by DOJ from massive 'pig butchering' crypto scam in Cambodia

https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-crime/billions-bitcoin-seized-doj-massive-pig-butchering-crypto-scam-cambodiaFoxbusiness.com
Billions in bitcoin seized by DOJ from massive 'pig butchering' crypto scam in Cambodia

DoJ seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin from Cambodian fraudster who ran 'pig butchering' scam using forced labor — accused could face 40 years in prison following department's biggest ever crypto confiscation

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/doj-seizes-usd15-billion-in-bitcoin-from-cambodian-fraudster-who-ran-pig-butchering-scam-using-forced-labor-accused-could-face-40-years-in-prison-following-departments-biggest-ever-crypto-confiscationTomshardware.com
DoJ seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin from Cambodian fraudster who ran 'pig butchering' scam using forced labor — accused could face 40 years in prison following department's biggest ever crypto confiscation

Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

https://www.wired.com/story/feds-seize-record-breaking-15-billion-in-bitcoin-from-alleged-scam-empire/Wired.com
Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

US seizes $15 billion in crypto from 'pig butchering' kingpin

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-15-billion-in-crypto-from-pig-butchering-kingpin/Bleepingcomputer.com
US seizes $15 billion in crypto from 'pig butchering' kingpin

US, UK sanction huge Southeast Asian crypto scam network

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/15/us-uk-sanction-huge-southeast-asian-crypto-scam-networkAljazeera.com
US, UK sanction huge Southeast Asian crypto scam network

US charges Cambodian crypto kingpin after largest ever bitcoin seizure

https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/us-charges-cambodian-crypto-kingpin-after-largest-ever-bitcoin-seizureEuronews.com
US charges Cambodian crypto kingpin after largest ever bitcoin seizure

Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70jw436n0yoBbc.com
Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers

U.S. DoJ seizes Bitcoin worth $15B in major 'pig-butchering' crackdown (BTC-USD:Cryptocurrency)

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4503996-us-doj-seizes-bitcoin-worth-15b-in-major-pig-butchering-crackdownSeekingalpha.com
U.S. DoJ seizes Bitcoin worth $15B in major 'pig-butchering' crackdown (BTC-USD:Cryptocurrency)

DOJ seizes $15B in bitcoin from massive ‘pig butchering’ scam with ‘forced labor’ — as bosses bought lux watches, real estate

https://nypost.com/2025/10/14/business/doj-seizes-15b-in-bitcoin-from-prince-holding-group-founder-chen-zhi/Nypost.com
DOJ seizes $15B in bitcoin from massive ‘pig butchering’ scam with ‘forced labor’ — as bosses bought lux watches, real estate

£5bn Bitcoin fraud mastermind had device containing £67m in secret pocket

https://news.sky.com/story/5bn-bitcoin-fraud-mastermind-had-device-containing-67m-in-secret-pocket-13450451News.sky.com
£5bn Bitcoin fraud mastermind had device containing £67m in secret pocket

The DOJ seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from pig butchering scam ring, officials say

https://mashable.com/article/department-of-justice-pig-butchering-bust-15-billion-bitcoinMashable.com
The DOJ seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from pig butchering scam ring, officials say

US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin

https://www.newsday.com/business/cryptocurrency-crypto-bitcoin-cambodia-pig-butchering-i14856Newsday.com
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin

DOJ Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin

https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/southeast-asia-crypto-scam-network-mining-pig-butchering-october-2025/Chainalysis.com
DOJ Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin

US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin

https://apnews.com/article/cryptocurrency-crypto-bitcoin-cambodia-pig-butchering-dfd6833904cf539d680e381ad8d0eb6cApnews.com
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin

Huge £11b Bitcoin haul & luxury homes seized in crackdown on romance scams

https://www.the-sun.com/news/15348325/bitcoin-haul-luxury-london-homes-seized-crackdown/The-sun.com
Huge £11b Bitcoin haul & luxury homes seized in crackdown on romance scams

Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin after busting alleged global crypto scam

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bitcoin-seizure-chen-zhi-pam-bondi-cambodia/Cbsnews.com
Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin after busting alleged global crypto scam

Brit charged with founding huge crypto scam

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15193481/Brit-charged-crypto-scam-forced-labour-camps-bitcoin-freezing-assets.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Brit charged with founding huge crypto scam

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